Sels was only brought to Newcastle last summer, but his first year at St. James’ Park has been a major disappointment and Rafael Benitez has moved quickly to offload the Belgium following his side’s promotion.

Sels had no chance of breaking into Newcastle’s starting line-up for the upcoming campaign, and the Magpies decided to loan him out to Anderlecht.

The Belgian side are believed to be paying Sels’ full wages for the duration of his temporary spell.

Sels was brought to Newcastle to be Benitez’s first choice last campaign, but a series of error-prone displays seem to have ended his chances of being a success with the Magpies.

The 25-year-old is currently behind Karl Darlow and Rob Elliot in the pecking order, while Benitez is also keen to make sure Freddie Woodman has a route into the first-team.

Sels’ loan spell is likely to be the beginning of the end for him at Newcastle, with the goalkeeper surely set to move on permanently at the end of next campaign.

Newcastle are thought to be looking to bring in a new number one this summer.

John Verrall

John is a sports journalism graduate from Staffordshire University. He is a huge football fan and a minute-by-minute writer for UEFA.com, as well as being a freelance writer for Sports New Media. John has also seen his work been published by the likes of The Guardian, World Soccer and Shoot Magazine over the course of his bourgeoning journalism career so far. He has a particular expertise in all things to do with the Football League – and is a passionate Peterborough United fan.